Andy Elder, Centre County Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — Through two dual meets and a tournament, the No. 2 Penn State wrestling team has dominated, yet to be challenged. That may end at noon Sunday, Dec. 4, in the Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Lions will resume action after a two-week hiatus that included Thanksgiving break and face an annual challenge  —…

PHILADELPHIA — The No. 2 Penn State wrestling team went to University of Pennsylvania’s venerable Palestra on Nov. 20 for the Keystone Classic tournament, hoping to accomplish a couple of goals. First, head coach Cael Sanderson had said early in the season that if his team is improving, it will probably also be winning. …

UNIVERSITY PARK — When the Penn State wrestling coaching staff asked Ethan Wissler if he wanted to make the trip to West Point for the Nittany Lions’ season-opening dual meet, the heavyweight walk-on didn’t hesitate. “They said, ‘Do you want to go?’ I said, ‘Of course I want to go,’” Wissler said. Those…

UNIVERSITY PARK — The No. 2 Penn State wrestling team starts its quest for a second consecutive NCAA championship, and sixth in seven years, when it opens its dual meet schedule this weekend. When the Nittany Lions take the mat in Christl Arena against Army West Point at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in…

Late in 2013, as Frank Molinaro set out on a walk with his wife, Kera, and his dog, he was an ex-wrestler and an assistant coach at Rutgers. By the time the Molinaros made it back to the house, Molinaro had decided to kick-start his wrestling career.